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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Swift Creek Reservoir (Virginia). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 76°F · Low 53°F
Peak gusts: 3 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 91% · Barometer: 29.93 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Swift Creek Reservoir.
Excellent for boating (99/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the north. Gusts to 4 mph. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for fishing (89/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the north. 0% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for kayaking (97/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the north. Gusts to 4 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Air temperature 55°F. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 AM | 55°F | 2 mph | N | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 54°F | 2 mph | N | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| 7 AM | 54°F | 1 mph | N | ⚡ 2 mph | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| 8 AM | 53°F | 2 mph | N | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| 9 AM | 58°F | 0 mph | — | — | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| 10 AM | 63°F | 2 mph | NE | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| 11 AM | 68°F | 2 mph | N | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| 12 PM | 71°F | 3 mph | N | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| 1 PM | 74°F | 3 mph | N | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| 2 PM | 76°F | 2 mph | NW | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| 3 PM | 76°F | 2 mph | N | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| 4 PM | 75°F | 1 mph | NW | ⚡ 2 mph | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| 5 PM | 75°F | 1 mph | N | ⚡ 2 mph | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| 6 PM | 71°F | 1 mph | N | ⚡ 2 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 7 PM | 68°F | 1 mph | NE | ⚡ 2 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 8 PM | 64°F | 1 mph | NE | ⚡ 2 mph | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 9 PM | 64°F | 0 mph | — | — | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 10 PM | 63°F | 0 mph | — | — | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 11 PM | 61°F | 0 mph | — | — | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 12 AM | 61°F | 0 mph | — | — | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 1 AM | 60°F | 0 mph | — | — | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 2 AM | 59°F | 0 mph | — | — | 1% | Cloudy |
| 3 AM | 59°F | 0 mph | — | — | 1% | Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 58°F | 1 mph | NE | ⚡ 2 mph | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
Mirror-like to gentle rippled water. Optimal conditions for paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming, and beginner water skiing or wakeboarding.
Pleasant breeze with small wavelets. Great for sailing, pleasure cruising, pontoon boats, and trolling for trout and bass.
Moderate waves with whitecaps likely. Requires skilled boat handling; kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards should stay close to sheltered bays.
Steep waves, cold spray, and hazardous open water. Avoid small craft voyages. Always check official National Weather Service lake wind advisories.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind around 2 mph.
Partly sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 0 to 3 mph.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 1 mph.
Cloudy, with a high near 73. Northeast wind 2 to 9 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Rain after 8pm. Cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind 7 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Rain before 5pm, then rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Rain showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Swift Creek Reservoir currently reports 55°F with wind velocity near 3 mph from the W. Atmospheric forecasts and 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines are updated hourly from the National Weather Service gridpoint matching the lake's coordinates.
At Swift Creek Reservoir and surrounding mountain valleys, diurnal heating of the surrounding terrain causes strong thermal pressure differentials known locally as afternoon breezes (such as the Washoe Zephyr at Lake Tahoe). Wind speeds typically peak between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM before calming near sunset.
For stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), canoeing, and light kayaks, winds under 7 mph (light breeze) offer the safest, glassiest surface conditions. Between 8–14 mph, small wavelets develop, suitable for sailboats and powerboats. Winds exceeding 15 mph create steep whitecaps and rapid drift; winds over 21 mph warrant small craft warnings.
All weather and wind telemetry is fetched directly from the National Weather Service (NOAA - WFO AKQ) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Swift Creek Reservoir without artificial smoothing or third-party estimates.
Yes. Live hydrological sensor readings, 30-day elevation histories, full-pool benchmarks, and USGS station provenance are available on our dedicated Swift Creek Reservoir Water Level & Temperature page.
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